Arctic Loon

Arctic Loon

Gavia arctica

Least Concern
طول الجناح
57,2 cm
الوزن
2955,0 g
الفصيلة
Gaviidae
الرتبة
Gaviiformes
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حول

Arctic Loon, 58–73 cm, breeds across Eurasian boreal and Arctic lakes from Scotland to Siberia, wintering on European and Asian coasts. Black head with green iridescence, bold white flank patch, chequered black-and-white back in breeding plumage. Piscivore; dives to 60 m. Migratory.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 57,2 cm 22.5 in
الوزن 2955,0 g 104.23 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: M. Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 60-65 days.

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Gaviiformes (Loons)
الفصيلة Gaviidae (Loons)
Genus Gavia
الأنواع Gavia arctica

Distribution

Arctic Loon has been recorded in 5 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Arctic Loon endangered?
The Arctic Loon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Arctic Loon nest?
Nest type: M. Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 60-65 days.
How big is the Arctic Loon?
The Arctic Loon has a wingspan of 57.2 cm, weight of 2955.0 g.
What order and family does the Arctic Loon belong to?
The Arctic Loon (Gavia arctica) belongs to the order Gaviiformes and the family Gaviidae.

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